It's quite natural for nationalistic feelings to boil over at times like these. But remember guys, there are nearly 300,000 Nepalese working in various Arabian countries. Won't we be putting them at grave danger by raising anti-Muslim fervor here in Nepal? Also, in these economically hard times for Nepal, the remittances from Gulf countries serve as important sustainers of our economy. I must admit, I am predisposed to hate Muslims after what happened in Iraq. But what's the difference between those Islamic fundamentalists and us if we start resorting to the same dirty tactics they employ? Extremism seldom works, and it certainly doesnýt here in Nepal. I partially agree with clickerclick, that 'a portion' of the agitating youth were in it merely for 'fun,' because some folks I know participated in the rallies just for the 'thrill of smashing windows and burning tires,' as they themselves put it. But it is wrong to assume that the majority took part ýonly for pleasure.' The latent anger and the growing frustration was evident in the faces of many of them-- some as young as ten! -- And yes, the 'manpowers' and 'the government' desperately needed a reality check. Our government, to simply put it-- is defunct! It could neither start a meaningful dialogue with the abductors -- no matter what ministers say now; look at the Indians-- nor could it secure the rights of common people yesterday, when Kathmandu was literally 'burning.' I can understand the security personnel being reluctant to stop the rioters (I felt like joining them myself, so strong was the nationalistic fervor at times), as they torched the recruitment agencies. But what prompted the security services to stop short of protecting our independent media? Kantipur alone stood to lose about 3 crores! We by nature are peace loving people, unlike 'many' Muslims. What makes us proud Nepalese is our heritage of peace, brotherhood and bonhomie. Let us not make this country a fertile ground for sectarian violence because of the cowardly acts of a bunch of 'b*****ds.' But let no one be mistaken in thinking that we Nepalese are to be taken for granted. The country may be in dire straits, but our resolve's not.